From a sport and exercise psychology perspective, both the actual and perceived physical
fitness become important for motivation towards physical activity and persistent physical …

The physical self-concept is considered a significant predictor of physical activity and
persistence in childhood and youth. Based on Shavelson, Stanton, and Hubner's (1976) …

El objetivo de este estudio es someter a prueba dos modelos contrapuestos sobre las
relaciones entre las autopercepciones físicas y la actividad físico-deportiva en la …

Background: Physical activity and physical fitness play an important role in adolescence.
Both are considered to be indicators of the current and future health status of young adults …

The purpose of the study was to analyze students' motivation in relation to their participation
in fitness testing classes. Participants were 134 Finnish Grade 5 and 8 students. Students …

El propósito de la investigación es conocer y relacionar los resultados del autoconcepto
físico, con diferentes tipos de ansiedad y el IMC en los estudiantes de enfermería y …

Background The purpose of the study was to compare the motives for participating in
physical activity (PA) through the different types of co-curricular activities chosen by health …

El presente estudio analiza el papel del autoconcepto físico como determinante de la
actividad físico-deportiva durante la adolescencia temprana y tardía. Participan en el mismo …

Background Little is known about the factors that may influence women's adherence to
moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) using longitudinal data. The purpose of this …

Background: The impact of a sedentary and unhealthy lifestyle on cardiovascular health is
well-documented, however the current obesity and hypertension trends among children is …